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Avenida Jaume I

Take the time to go for a stroll along the Avenida Jaume I in Salou. Start from the seafront, where you will find a range of shops, selling souvenirs, ice cream, beach equipment and so on. There are also many restaurants and cafes in this area, where you can eat or drink, lulled by the sound of the waves breaking on the shore. Palm trees and fountains guide you up the avenue. This is a great spot for an evening walk at sunset, or an after dinner stroll.

Barceloneta Beach

Located in the fishermen's district, Barceloneta beach remains one of Barcelona's oldest and most popular beaches. There are courts where you can enjoy a game of beach volleyball, beach tennis or table tennis and a special effort has been made to facilitate access to the beach and the sea to wheelchair users. For information, Barceloneta beach inspired Cervantes since it served as the backdrop for the battle between Don Quixote and the White Knight of the Moon.

Barenys Roman Villa Archaeological Park

Visit the Barenys Roman Villa Archaeological Park and discover the remains of a Roman settlement dating from the 1st, to the middle of the 2nd century BC. Ceramics were produced on the site, which included a purpose-built rectangular building. The massive kiln, 3 1/2 metres in diameter which was used for firing ceramics can be seen: the lower section, where the fire was lit as well as the perforated grid which let the heat pass through to fire the ceramics have been retained. Next to the kiln are the remains of a large, columned space which most likely housed the potters' workshops.

Basilica of La Sagrada Familia

The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is one of the most well-known buildings by the architect Antoni Gaudí and one of the most visited monuments in the world.The construction of this gigantic church began in 1882 and is still in progress. Completion of the basilica is expected in 2026.Bearing witness to some extraordinary architecture, the church is characterised by its three monumental façades, each representing a major event in the life of Christ.A fascinating architectural site, the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia remains a religious building: it was consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010.

Basilica of St. Mary of the Sea in Barcelona

The Basilica of St. Mary of the Sea in Barcelona has strong links with the history of Barcelona. Shortly after the arrival of Christianity to the Roman colony of Barcino, a small Christian community was born near the sea and outside its walls. Because the martyr Santa Eulalia was buried there in 303, a first chapel was built and named Santa Maria de las Arenas. At the end of the 7th century it became the Parish of Santa María del Mar. It was during the 13th century that works transformed it and it became a Basilica.